Convention Overview
Central States Communication Association
2026 Annual Conference
Translate!
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 14 - 19, 2026
Faculty, students, independent scholars, and community partners are all encouraged to attend the 2026 convention to explore the conference theme: Translate!
The conference will feature:
- Research paper sessions and discussion panels organized by Interest Groups and Caucuses
- Great Ideas For Teaching (GIFT) sessions
- Regional scholarship showcases organized by the States Advisory Council
- Undergraduate Honors Research Conference
- Federation Prize recipient presentation
- Spotlight panels connected to conference theme
- ... and much more!
Registration for the 2026 Convention will open in January 2026!
Primary Program Planner: Dr. Kristina M. Scharp, kristina.scharp@gmail.com
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel Information
The 2026 conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
Hotel address: 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403 USA
Phone: 612.370.1234
2026 Room Rates
$159/night plus 14.025% in taxes
Self Parking: $30/night and Valet Parking: $52/night prevailing rates
Registration opens in January 2026.
A credit card is required to reserve your room, but no deposit will be collected at this time.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve early to ensure you have lodging onsite!
Important: We strongly suggest that you book your room as soon as possible but before March 24, 2026. You do not have to pay your room fee in advance -- you simply need a credit card to hold your room. Once the hotel is filled, there will be no overflow hotels for this year's conference. Those who reserve early should be easily accommodated.
Hotel highlights:
- Centrally located close to Loring Park and Orchestra Hall
- Complimentary internet access in sleeping rooms for all attendees
- Complimentary shared Wifi in meeting rooms
- Fitness center/exercise facilities
- Dog friendly
